Moving to the Sunshine State from Toronto and other parts of Southern USA is synonymous with being a Snowbird, a seasonal traveller who spends typically as much as 6 months of the year vacationing in Florida. In a recent article in the National Post, it is estimated that there are between 300,000 – 375,000 snowbirds who, due to the pandemic, are evaluating their winter escape plans. Whether they choose to go or wait for when the virus risk is reduced, many will explore options to ship their car from Toronto to Florida.
If you’re looking to make the move and ship your car from Toronto to Floridia, you need to arm yourself with information and prepare your vehicle for the trip. You should also consider enlisting the services of a vehicle transport company that specializes in managing all the moving parts relating to your documents, and any personal belongings and logistics relating to pickup and drop off.
How to Select a Vehicle Transport Company
When selecting a vehicle transport company that ships cars from Toronto to Florida, make certain they have the capacity to ship cars across a network of roads, preferably across the continent. Understanding the needs of Snowbirds and helping facilitate the transport of their vehicles requires end-to-end expertise. That begins with:
- The quoting process,
- Guidance in the preparation of your car,
- Depots/Terminal drop-offs and pickups at your coastal destination
- OR Door to door delivery.
With reputable brokers on both sides of the border, professional vehicle transport companies can also make the process easy for you by completing any cross-border documentation your vehicle may require.
Get started by completing a form with your contact details, your departure address and location destination, the intended date of your move, and some details about your vehicle. You will get a response within 12 hours and, when you’re ready, you can book your vehicle. Typically, an Ontario to Florida move is delivered within 4 to 7 days.
Readying Your Vehicle
As it gets closer to moving date, prepare your vehicle for shipping with the below steps:
- Winterize your vehicle and leave as close to a quarter of a tank of gas for use during the loading and unloading of the vehicle.
- Wash your car prior to pick up to allow a full, detailed inspection before your vehicle is handed off.
- Ensure there are no personal items inside the vehicle during transport. You can discreetly pack up to 100lbs of personal belongings such as golf clubs in the trunk or even on the floor of the back seat at your own risk. However, make certain you secure them to avoid damage to your car and the items.
When your vehicle is ready, it will typically be placed on an open 7 or 8 car carrier, the same type of trucks used to deliver new vehicles from factories to local dealerships.
Seamless and Safe Vehicle Transportation Process
Providing a seamless vehicle transportation process includes Electronic Inspection Reports, and Photo Surveys of your vehicle so you can feel confident your vehicle is safe at all points along the journey. Safety protocols remain important, now more than ever. Using an online sign-off, right from your phone also allows you to maintain a safe distance from their drivers.
Why SAC Makes Sense
Snowbirds Auto Connection Ltd. (SAC) can help you ship your car from Toronto to Florida with an easy quoting, and guidance process to ensure the safe and seamless delivery of your vehicle to its destination. Contact us today to find out more about our services and to receive your personalized quote.